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Accademia - Flo Apartments

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Firenze, Toscana
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Accademia - Flo Apartments

Located in the very heart of Florence city center, a stone’s throw from Academy Gallery (where the David of Michelangelo is), Piazza del Duomo, Piazza Signoria and from Piazza SS.Annunziata, Accademia Apartment is on the 2 floor without elevator (30 steps) of a historic building surrounded by the most authentic Florence.

This original, bright and elegant charmeìing apartment will be the ideal starting point to discover and fully dip in the culture, history and art of our gorgeous ancient town.
The house has 3 wide bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 of which ensuite), a large living with a comfortable double sofabed, and can accomodate up to 8 persons.
Located in Via degli Alfani, an old street that links the Sant’Ambrogio and Santa Maria Novella districts, and full of memories of its long past, the apartment overlooks almost entirely an internal courtyard, reason why it preserves absolute peace and quiet, even though it’s in the most lively part of the city center.
Totally restored and returned to new life, the apartment is wide, tastly decorated with elegance and attention to details, creating a perfect mix between ancient and modernity.
Perfect for families’ and friends’ holidays, Sweet Home L’Accademia is equipped with all the comfort which will make your holiday an experience to tell.
Entering the apartment you can immediately feel the welcoming and relaxing atmosphere: the parquet floor, that cover the entire apartment, warms the environment, and the light colors of the furniture, give you a true relaxing sensation, to charge your energies after a day of visits and strolling in the hustle and bustle of the city.
On the right you will find the large and bright living room, furnished with a stylish sofa that easily turns, if needed, in a comfortable double bed to welcome also the biggest groups, TV, coffee table and 2 Louis xv style armchairs, brought back to new beauty by the expert hand of the owner, who customized all the rooms with her own paintings and mirrors.
Next to the living room, the luminous kitchen-dinner room overlooking Via degli Alfani, is a mix of style and sobriety, furnished with a beautiful crystal table, chairs and a modern kitchenette equipped with all you may need to prepare and taste peacefully your breakfast, lunch and dinner everytime you wish (oven, microwave, dish washer, moka, kettle etc.)
From the entrance, a bright hall leads to the sleeping area: on the right there is the first double bedroom with a little desk and wide windows overlooking an inner court.
Opposite the first bedroom there is the master bathroom with elegant marble tiles, a wide shower and the washing machine
At the end of the hall on the right you will find another double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and on the left another room with twinbeds, that if needed turn into a double one, and a complete bathroom ensuite.
All the bedrooms are furnished with clothes stands, desks or dresser, darkening curtains.
Elegant paintings and mirrors enrich the walls of the entire apartment, creating colourful notes all around.
Wi-fi and aircon cover all the apartment.
Since the apartment is in the ZTL (reduced traffic area), our guests that wish to arrive by car, can park at Garage Michelangelo, 160meter away (2min walk) from the entrance of the building, and forget about the car, cause the main attractions of Florence are reachable with a 5 minutes walk.

THE DISTRICT
We are within a walking distance from all the most important places of interest in the city
Within 5 minutes walking you’ll find:
Galleria dell’Accademia
Piazza della Signoria con Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza SS.Annuziata e lo Spedale degli Innocenti con la sua bellissima terrazza panoramica
Il Duomo e il Battistero
il Complesso di San Firenze
L’opificio delle pietre dure
Museo archeologico
Museo Leonardo da Vinci
Piazza San Marco

Within a 10 minutes walk you can also reach:
Ponte vecchio,
Galleria degli Uffizi
Piazza Signoria
Piazza Santa maria Novella with its church
Santa croce

Crossing the river Arno with a few minutes walk you will reach:
Palazzo Pitti
Giardino di Boboli,
Museo della Specola,
Porta San Frediano,
Santo Spirito, with its typical little markets and the homonymus church
Piazza del Carmine with the Basilica and Cappella Brancacci

You will probably never use the bus, but the district is well-served by pubblic transportation which in few minutes will bring you to the Santa Maria Novella Station, Piazza San Marco or to Piazzale Michelangelo to embrace and admire the stunning view of Florence from the top of the hill . City Tax: € 6,00 per person per night to pay at check-in for a maximum of 7 nights
. Extra: AIR CONDITIONING Free of charge , CRIB Free of charge (upon request), ELECTRICITY Free of charge , EXTRA LINEN € 15,00 Per person (upon request), HEATING Free of charge , LINEN AND TOWELS Free of charge , WASHING MACHINE Free of charge
Pets - not allowed
Arrival between 20:00 and 23:00 is subject to 30 late arrival fee.



For those coming by car, we have an arrangement with the Garage MICHELANGELO, located in via Ricasoli 28/A. 
You need to give them our guest code 275, to have a special price and a guaranteed parking lot.
Apartment Address: Via degli Alfani, 77, 50122, Florence 
IMPORTANT: DO NOT RING ANY BELL ON THE INTERPHONE,WE ARE NOT IN THE BUILDING. Call us on the phone if you need any help.
If you need any help message us on Whatsapp: +447360266935
PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING "HOW TO ENTER" IN ORDER TO VIEW THE OPENING BUTTONS
At the main door (photo attached n1)  tap on both the buttons you find below (building door and apartment door), because your mobile may not work inside the building.
Alternatively  once your in front of the apartment door, you can connect to our WiFi: 
 WI-FI: TIM-53249574  Password: ehsbUPGseShhDZAAk2bY47tT
- If you do not have internet connection to open the door, just call us, and we will open the door for you. 
- Once you get into the building, climb to the second floor, where you will find the entrance door of our apartment (picture attached n2)
- Opening the door you will  be in the hall: the light switch is on your left (picture attached n3)
- The living and the kitchen are on your right; here you will find anything you may need to prepare your lunch. (picture attached n4)​
 

Property manager

Barbara
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

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Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number IT048017C25KT4KDJJ

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Florence

San Lorenzo, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadio Artemio Franchi or Coverciano.
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Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Twist Bistrot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffè San Marco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪My Sugar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Accademia - Flo Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Accademia - Flo Apartments?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Accademia - Flo Apartments?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Accademia - Flo Apartments located?

Located in San Lorenzo, this apartment building is steps away from Gallery of the Academy of Florence and Historic Centre of Florence. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Central Market are also within 10 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Unità Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence Spring 2025

Lovely place to stay & location was great! Only wish we could have stayed longer. Florence is absolutely beautiful.Barbara with Flo apartments was very helpful & quick to answer any questions. Strongly recommend this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We loved our stay in Florence and the place was everything that we asked for. The location was perfect and with 6 guests, the 3 bedrooms and especially the 3 bathrooms made things a little easier. The pictures were accurate and there was plenty of space for everyone. The only negatives we had was the walk from the train station. Not far at all but we brought a good amount of baggage and the narrow sidewalks and streets pulling bags behind us was more of a task than what we expected. The other was one bedroom had a 4 to 5 inch lip on the floor and we knew it was there, but a few of us still managed to trip and fall numerous times. Other than that, nothing but praise for this place and the host. Wouldn't hesitate one minute to stay here again! everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelent

Perfect location, it was wonderful for our family of 7. All adults. Everyone had there own bed and the three bathrooms helped alot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Clean, Great Location and QUIET

We really enjoyed our stay at this spacious apartment. The team at FLO apartments was super communicative, the information about the house and location was nicely organized, it was truly a great launchpad for our vacation. We're a family of four, with a 21 year old and a 16 year old and we would absolutely stay here again if we return. We were visiting our daughter who is studying abroad so it was perfect for her to stay with us while we were visiting. Lovely home, great management team and an all in great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the middle of it all!

This place was great first timer on VRBO and happy with my decision to stay at in this apartment, very clean and in the middle of it all walkable to everything! The only downfall is its in the 2nd floor the steps are very steep, to clime up and down luckily all of us are healthy and able to make the climb up and down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location.

We love the location. It was convenient to all the key sites in Florence. The check-in process was easy and smooth and our host was very helpful prior to our arrival. The unit is very clean and well equipped. We love the fact that the bedrooms and bathrooms were all on the back side of the apartment, so there was little or no noise. We would definitely stay there again on our next trip to Florence.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

We enjoyed our wonderful unit!!! The unit was very clean and we were very centrally located. Communication throughout the process was fantastic. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well located and very clean

Had a great time. Would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends in Florence

Our stay was amazing. Barbara was very helpful. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this apartment!!!

We had a wonderful stay in this apartment for our week in Florence! Great location! Apartment was lovely and spacious. Had everything we needed. Made our stay perfect! Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

This place was amazing! Perfect location, quiet at night but so close to everything in the city, walking everywhere was a breeze from the apartments location. The beds were great and everything was super clean. My credit card kept getting denied when the host tried to run it and she was so patient with us as we were having trouble getting our bank to accept the charge. I would definitely stay here again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location!!

The apartment could not have been in a better location!! You are in the middle of everything from museums to fabulous dining. Layout out apartment is great. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence 2023

Location was great….around the corner from Accademia and 2-3 blocks from the Duomo. Bakery down the block had great biscotti!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

The apartment was everything we could ask for, with all of the amenities, great air conditioning, laundry, and a full kitchen. Steps from the statue of David and close to all other attractions in Florence
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection in Florence

My adult children and I stayed in this very well appointed apartment for 3 nights. The location was perfect (around the corner from the David). Easy walking to everything we wanted to do and see in Florence. The apartment layout was great for our group. We loved ending our days around the kitchen table playing cards, laughing and recapping the memories we made that day. Isn't that was travel is really about? It is described in other reviews, but the stairs up to the apartment are quite steep, but only two flights and worth the effort!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip B., CALGARY, Alberta .Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic apartment in a fantastic location

Wonderful apartment. Great location with attractions all within easy walk. Does need another sofa and soundproofing - we had a noise complaint from downstairs and we are not particularly boisterous. Other than that- perfecto
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

The apartment is much prettier and more spacious than the photos reveal. It is a steep walk with bags to get to its location on the second floor however. But once you get there it is worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Alameda, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, clean, quiet and centrally located

Wonderful property right across the street from Accademia and only 10 minutes walk from Il Duomo. Very centrally located and easy walking furnace to all central Florence sights. Up three flights of steep steps, but flat is one level. Great living space and all three bedrooms have their own full bath. Very clean and well apportioned. Communication with property manager very easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H., Plymouth, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great location

Beautiful place, clean and spacious. Perfect location for us to walk to all the famous attractions. Owners were very responsive to questions and helpful with suggestions. Very easy check-in. Fair warning… the narrow entry staircase is marble, and we forgot that the 2nd floor in Europe is technically the 3rd floor (for Americans). Since we were 5 adults on an extended holiday, lugging the luggage and wine carriers was quite a workout! (But that was on us!). We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

My wife and I came with our 3 teen daughters. Everything was as advertised. From the communication with Barbara, to the charming apartment that was clean and nicely remodeled to the location, we could not have asked for more. Honestly at a loss to write any negatives or things that need improving. We would definitely recommend this property and if we are ever back in Florence would rent again. Thank you Barbara!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Art M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Near Accademia

Overall this home was great. Short walk to most attractions in Florence. It was perfect for our family as we each had a bedroom and bathroom. The team at Flo was very helpful and always responded immediately to any questions we had. The home was spacious. We were there in the middle of summer and the air conditioning worked throughout the home. The only issue we had is a shower in one of the bathrooms that leaked to the underneath tenants bathroom that caused us not to use the shower for a day while the owners fixed the problem. For older couples be aware that you have to climb up 36 steps to get to the home and it was difficult when carrying our luggage. I would definitely stay again if the opportunity arises and would recommend others to stay. Thanks for sharing your home with us. Florence is such a beautiful city with so much to do and plenty of places to eat and drink.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robby M., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very spacious and centrally located apartment

Everything is within a 20 min walk - the Duomo is less than 10 min. The apartment itself is spacious and well appointed. The check in process was very efficient. Definitely worth a rebooking in our future. To note - not for anyone that can't manage stairs. Only 2 stories up, but steep. Not a big deal for most travelers, but proved a challenge for my 76 year old mother (though she did it several times every day!).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip for Christmas

This apartment was perfect! Having the space for a group of 6 adult sized individuals it was perfect! Both in bed space and bathrooms. Location was ideal, close to many attractions but also outside the main tourist zone. The communication and ease of access to the property was such a blessing amid the chaos of travel and details. Only note about the property was that there were not screens on windows and even in winter when we opened the windows to get a bit of fresh air we were inundated with mosquitos. Covered in bites wasn't exactly the souvenir we were hoping for! :) But overall this location was great! would absolutely recommend, but suggest bringing some mosquito spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, and convenient

Our family of 5 stayed here for 3 nights near Christmas. The apartment is as advertised, was very clean with high end bathroom and kitchen furnishings and tasteful decor throughout. The beds were comfortable, rooms had lots of natural light, and the common area is quite large - so large that it could probably hold another couch or a few more comfortable chairs, which could be a nice addition. The location is also great, less than a minute from the Academia Gallery and convenient walking distance to most other notable sites in Florence. We were able to check ourselves in and the owners even let us access the apartment early once their cleaners were finished. We had no problems during our stay but the owners were easily accessible via WhatsApp. Overall, this was a great place to stay! A few things to note. The apartment is on the second floor and the 3 flights of steps up from the street are very steep, which were difficult to climb for 1 member of our party who is older. Also, we visited in December and although there were multiple radiators, the apartment tended to be cold (we were wrapping ourselves in our blankets even during the day) but we are from Phoenix which is obviously a warmer climate.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Pleasant Apt. 5 min from Duomo

We were very happy with our apartment in Florence. The location was great, 100 feet from the Academia with the David sculpture, and the Duomo in the center of town. Our adult children had European compatibale smart phones, but as Grandparents we didnt have the right phones, so the checkin at the door of the apartment could have been a problem since they use Vikey mobile app. So we cleared passports before we left the US and Flo Apartments would have had someone meet us to get inbif needed, but our kids phones worked with the electronic access app and Flo folks dropped off a key the next day for the street level door. The Flo folks were very responsive and even helped us with a Rome apartment problem we had and Flo could have just said sorry but they didnt do that. Thanks to Barbara at Flo we got our problem worked out. VRBO agents on the other hand were terrible! It took 6 calls to them and 4.5 hours of talking and calling to get them to follow their own policy on not paying cash directly to an owner, but to make all payments to VRBO, and to get the correct payments credited properly. So great job Flo, and shame on you VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Barbara

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Tourism has always been my passion and my "motto" is: feel at home, even far away from home.
Moved by a great love for travel and hospitality, I like to know new places and learn about different cultures and people.
But I also love to show you the beauty of Florence & Tuscany, how the locals "feel" this enchantable place, just to make you live unforgettable experiences to tell!
We look forward to welcoming you!

Languages:

English, French, Italian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests